What are the responsibilities and job description for the Histology Technician position at UT Southwestern?
WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report , we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!
JOB SUMMARY
Works under general supervision to provide technical skills for performance of basic to complex laboratory procedures.
BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
Paid Time Off, available day one
Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
Paid Parental Leave Benefit
Wellness programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
SHIFT: Monday through Friday, 6:30 PM-3:00 AM. Possible rotating holidays and weekends.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required
Education
High School Diploma
Experience
1 year Experience working in Histology lab.
Preferred
Licenses and Certifications
(HT) HISTOLOGIC TECHNICIAN required or 2 years working in clinical histology laboratory as FT Histotech
JOB DUTIES
Performs processing cutting, embedding, staining and cover slipping according to and without deviation from established laboratory policies and procedures.
Recognizes deviation from expected results. Analyzes and corrects problems according to procedure. Demonstrates problem solving skills and critical thinking abilities. Performs QC documentation, instrument troubleshooting and maintenance.
Demonstrates ongoing competency skills by successfully completing assigned proficiency testing, annual competency updates and annual performance improvement activity. Masters new techniques quickly and efficiently.
Ensures smooth workflow in all areas of pathology. Meets all expectations for turnaround time, pending test reports, qc review, inventory, new employee orientation and training, customer service, multi-task ability, and computer entry.
Exhibits efficient use of time and resources. Reports for work on assigned days at assigned times. Coordinates daily tasks to achieve maximum productivity and efficiency during assigned shift.
Performs special projects such as evaluation of new reagents, procedures, tests. Serves on committees and task forces. Keeps work area neat and clean. Maintains professional appearance at all times.
Achieves minimum of ten (10) continuing education hours annually. Seeks knowledge in and outside of functional area.
Participates in performance improvement activities.
Performs other duties as assigned. 'Duties performed may include one or more of the following core functions: a) Directly interacting with or caring for patients; b) Directly interacting with or caring for human-subjects research participants; c) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing, or similarly affecting patient records (including patient financial records); or d) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing, or similarly affecting human-subjects research records.
SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
EEO Statement
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status. Benefits UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
100% coverage for preventive healthcare – no copay
Paid Time Off, available day one
Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
Paid Parental Leave Benefit
Wellness programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report , we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!
JOB SUMMARY
Works under general supervision to provide technical skills for performance of basic to complex laboratory procedures.
BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
Paid Time Off, available day one
Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
Paid Parental Leave Benefit
Wellness programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
SHIFT: Monday through Friday, 6:30 PM-3:00 AM. Possible rotating holidays and weekends.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required
Education
High School Diploma
Experience
1 year Experience working in Histology lab.
Preferred
Licenses and Certifications
(HT) HISTOLOGIC TECHNICIAN required or 2 years working in clinical histology laboratory as FT Histotech
JOB DUTIES
Performs processing cutting, embedding, staining and cover slipping according to and without deviation from established laboratory policies and procedures.
Recognizes deviation from expected results. Analyzes and corrects problems according to procedure. Demonstrates problem solving skills and critical thinking abilities. Performs QC documentation, instrument troubleshooting and maintenance.
Demonstrates ongoing competency skills by successfully completing assigned proficiency testing, annual competency updates and annual performance improvement activity. Masters new techniques quickly and efficiently.
Ensures smooth workflow in all areas of pathology. Meets all expectations for turnaround time, pending test reports, qc review, inventory, new employee orientation and training, customer service, multi-task ability, and computer entry.
Exhibits efficient use of time and resources. Reports for work on assigned days at assigned times. Coordinates daily tasks to achieve maximum productivity and efficiency during assigned shift.
Performs special projects such as evaluation of new reagents, procedures, tests. Serves on committees and task forces. Keeps work area neat and clean. Maintains professional appearance at all times.
Achieves minimum of ten (10) continuing education hours annually. Seeks knowledge in and outside of functional area.
Participates in performance improvement activities.
Performs other duties as assigned. 'Duties performed may include one or more of the following core functions: a) Directly interacting with or caring for patients; b) Directly interacting with or caring for human-subjects research participants; c) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing, or similarly affecting patient records (including patient financial records); or d) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing, or similarly affecting human-subjects research records.
SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
EEO Statement
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status. Benefits UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
100% coverage for preventive healthcare – no copay
Paid Time Off, available day one
Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
Paid Parental Leave Benefit
Wellness programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
